Forum will be held tonight to discuss open carry laws

Tuesday

Jan 22, 2013 at 12:01 AM

An open forum will be held at the Northport Civic Center at 6:30 tonight to discuss Alabama's open carry laws regarding carrying firearms in public. The event, sponsored by the group BamaCarry.org, will feature Sen. Gerald Allen, R-Cottondale, and Scott Beason, R-Gardendale; and Reps. Alan Harper, R-Northport, and Daniel Boman, D-Sulligent, and others. Audience members will be able to ask lawmakers questions about the ability to carry arms openly. The admission is free. No weapons are allowed to be carried openly on Northport city property, including the civic center. Food items will be collected at the event for the Tuscaloosa food bank. For information, go to www.bamacarry.org.